Last Thursday my old friend Judy from way back came for a visit. The weather was less than what one would expect for mid-August so we had to make the best of it.
Friday morning damp and dull we decided to go blueberry picking. My walking buddy, Maggie from where I now live told me of a place not far where we could pick our own.
That sounded like a great idea, so off we went.
Just around the corner from where we live is a sheep farmer. His herd was out in the field and with them their guardian. I stopped the car on the County road and proceeded to take a few pictures. Although I used a zoom as I was quite a distance the llama kept watch to make sure I was no threat. She posed beautifully for the camera.
We continued on our way and within a half an hour we had reached our destination.
Friday morning damp and dull we decided to go blueberry picking. My walking buddy, Maggie from where I now live told me of a place not far where we could pick our own.
That sounded like a great idea, so off we went.
Just around the corner from where we live is a sheep farmer. His herd was out in the field and with them their guardian. I stopped the car on the County road and proceeded to take a few pictures. Although I used a zoom as I was quite a distance the llama kept watch to make sure I was no threat. She posed beautifully for the camera.
We continued on our way and within a half an hour we had reached our destination.
Brambleberry Farm
Fortunately I had remembered to bring my containers for picking. It had been awhile since I have gone to a pick your own. Québec strawberries come to mind.
Brambleberry Farm, I found out is not just for blueberries. We spoke with one of the owners Bill Burton who told us that he and his wife have 9 acres of blueberries and they were just ripe for the picking. They also have raspberries, gooseberries, strawberries and currants in season. Bill explained how the operation worked and off we went.
He encouraged us to walk around a bit to find what we considered the best picking spot. This is the first time I have had free run with that. Usually you are designated rows. I much prefer picking where I want to.
Brambleberry Farm, I found out is not just for blueberries. We spoke with one of the owners Bill Burton who told us that he and his wife have 9 acres of blueberries and they were just ripe for the picking. They also have raspberries, gooseberries, strawberries and currants in season. Bill explained how the operation worked and off we went.
He encouraged us to walk around a bit to find what we considered the best picking spot. This is the first time I have had free run with that. Usually you are designated rows. I much prefer picking where I want to.
We did not take long to fill our containers. The entire experience was a pleasant one. Beautiful berries as fresh as they could be at half the price one pays in the grocery store or at the market.
We loaded our berries in the car and headed back home with blue tongues and smiles on our faces.
For a fun outing try it. Bill said they should have blueberries until the long weekend but call to make sure..
Brambleberry Farm
9 Mitchell Rd.
Quinte West ( Wooler ), Ontario
K0K 3M0
613 398 8350
Brambleberry Farm
9 Mitchell Rd.
Quinte West ( Wooler ), Ontario
K0K 3M0
613 398 8350